Anita Rachvelishvili will not sing in Russia. The mezzo-soprano vowed to boycott performing in the country due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Georgia. She released a statement online that stated, “To avoid any misunderstandings and interpretations of my position about singing in Russia! I love Russian People who respect Georgia and our territories. I love Russian culture, Russian {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the cast for its 2020-21 opening night production of Verdi’s “Aida.” In a New York Times articles, Peter Gelb announced that Anna Netrebko, Anita Rachvelishvili, Piotr Beczala, and Ludovic Tézier will star in the leading roles of “Aida.” The general manager also noted that the new production by Michael Mayer “will be as epic and grand as {…}
The Dutch National Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring a number of new productions, one world premiere, two company premieres, and a many role debuts by some of the top artists in the world. The season opens with “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” in a new production by Robert Carsen. Brandon Jovanovich stars as Canio in Leoncavallo’s masterpiece alongside Ailyn Pérez {…}
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2019-20 season, featuring a number of important soloists and important works. For this season announcement, we will only focus on vocal showcases or programs related to opera in any way. Here is a look. Yannick Nezet-Seguin leads the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 as well as Joyce DiDonato in {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its 2018-19 season. Here is a rundown. New Productions The Metropolitan Opera opens with Saint-Saëns’ “Samson et Dalila” in a new production by Darko Tresnjak. Roberto Alagna and Elina Garanca reunite for the production which is also set to star Laurent Naouri, Elchin Azizov, and Dmitry Belosselskiy. Anita Rachevlishvili and Aleksandrs Antonenko will sing a {…}
It is a rather quiet weekend as many companies are in rehearsals gearing up for opening nights. However, some companies resume their 2016-17 seasons while others conclude summer festivals and others begin 2017-18 seasons. Here is a look at what to expect. Germany The Deutsche Oper Berlin kicks off its 2017-18 season with Verdi’s “La Traviata,” starring Ben Bernheim and Salome {…}